Because all we have now are commemorations of Freedom Day and the dreams it once carried
CoViD-19
Posted inLifestyle
Take me to church
The supernatural is important but it is the social part that is crucial, especially in times of need
Posted inGeneral
The pandemic has permanently changed the world of work
The work-from-home genie is out of the bottle, and technology to automate processes has been adopted far faster than under normal circumstances. Students should think carefully about what this means for their studies
Posted inGeneral
Governments know most people obey — especially in a state of disaster
Is this a global re-run of the Milgram obedience and the Stanford prison experiments?
Posted inHealth, Lifestyle
Covid will have a lasting impact on the way we live – in good and bad ways
We can look forward to a health hangover and continued flexi-time at work, but local businesses could be in trouble and the anti-vaxxer movement is gaining traction
Posted inGeneral, Health
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ season 17 is just a rerun of Covid season 1
We’ve already experienced or seen fear, loneliness, sickness and death in our own lives – but also joy, generosity and courage
Posted inGeneral, Health
Reflections during a funeral in the time of Covid
This is how it ends. We arrive on our own and that is how we leave
Posted inGeneral
Africa’s development is dependent on young and old
Although it is generally thought that the youth hold the keys to the future, an intergenerational alliance could unlock more potential
Posted inGeneral, Tech
South Africa’s military in the fourth industrial revolution
The SANDF must realise that in a context of fourth-generation warfare, national security is no longer geographically defined and preparedness on all fronts is crucial
Posted inGeneral
Laws outside the law
New developments regarding ‘homo sacer’ and ‘bare life’ under pandemic conditions
Posted inHealth
A case for Covid-19 vaccine bonds in Africa
Such a vehicle is a compelling antidote to vaccine nationalism and hoarding and a way to get vaccines to lower-income countries
Posted inGeneral
Address fear in the workplace to make teams stronger and more productive in difficult times
Communication, through emails, phone calls and Whatsapps and scheduled virtual coffee breaks, is key to building trust, psychological safety and mutual respect